27 Dec How to Get Rid of Tartar Buildup
You can avoid and remove tartar on your teeth with consistent flossing and brushing. Proper dental hygiene is important, but you still need to consider alternative options to avoid more serious oral health problems.
At Aesthetic Dental Partners, we offer cleaning and preventative dentistry services. We can help you remove tartar buildup to ensure you protect your teeth and gums. Our goal is to help you achieve the best possible oral health both now and in the future.
What is tartar?
Tartar is also known as calculus, plaque hardened on your teeth. Foods high in sugar and starch lead to a higher prevalence of tartar on your teeth, with the associated brown or yellow hue. You may also experience more tartar based on your age, your stress levels, and the health of your immune system.
How common is tartar?
Plaque and tartar buildup are incredibly common dental problems. You don’t really need to do anything at all for tartar to develop and harden on your teeth. Tartar buildup can lead to periodontal disease, bone loss, sensitivity, bad breath, bleeding gums, cavities, and receding gums.
Can you remove tartar? Should you have a professional remove it?
Regular brushing (with an electric toothbrush and tartar-control toothpaste) and flossing your teeth as part of your daily dental hygiene can help to loosen and remove tartar on your teeth. However, at-home tartar removal is not always enough to stop all tartar buildup. That’s why professional cleanings by a licensed dental hygienist are so essential.
What devices can a dental hygienist use to remove tartar?
A dental hygienist examines your teeth and then uses small dental tools to scrape tartar from your teeth and below the surface of your gums. We also offer sealant and fluoride treatments, usually for children. Regular dental cleanings and treatments will prevent more severe tartar buildup.
Can tartar cause cavities?
If not properly removed, tartar continues to build up. With tartar on your teeth, you won’t be able to floss and brush as you should. Then, bacteria will irritate your gums, lead to cavity issues, and further risk your dental health.
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Content found on this blog is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional judgement, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak with a professional if you have concerns about your oral health.